Based in Washington DC, King & Spalding‘s team has experience handling a wide range of complex customs, export controls, and economic sanctions-related mandates across a range of industries, from aerospace, defense and semiconductors, to automotive, energy and fintech. With a proven track record in customs investigations and litigation, the customs team is increasingly turned to for advice on how trade policy decisions affect global supply chains. Head of the customs practice Michael Taylor is a go-to for manufacturers on import matters across industries including pharmaceuticals, medical device and chemicals. Patrick Togni brings experience representing clients before US CBP and advising clients on tariff policy and customs compliance, while Jeffrey Telep is noted for his expertise in handling litigation in the US Court of International Trade. The practice is also sought out by large companies for sanctions and export control advice related to global conflict and sensitive sectors. As head of the export controls and sanctions practice, Christine Savage has experience advising on enforcement issues related to export controls, particularly in technology-focused industries.
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Testimonials
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‘Michael Taylor is a stand-out for his subject matter expertise, responsiveness and quality of advice.’
‘The partners on the engagement are extremely insightful to the business needs and issues to be addressed.'
'The partners are very proactive and practical in their advice and willing to assist on all matters to reach the most favorable outcome albeit, strategic or risk mitigating.’
‘Michael Taylor and Patrick Togni form a very complimentary team in providing holistic and strategic advice. Furthermore, they are both pragmatic and practical in delivering the right level of advice for the business to move forward.’
Key clients
- Aegis Security Insurance Company
- American Furniture Manufacturers Committee for Legal Trade
- Atlas Holdings LLC
- Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
- Composite Resources Inc. and North American Rescue
- Encore Wire Corporation
- Hexcel Corporation
- Hunter Douglas, Inc.
- Novelis, Inc.
- Novolex
- RHI Magnesita
- Terphane, Inc.
Work highlights
Represented Aegis on a collection matter brought by US Customs and Border Protection in the US Court of International Trade to recover antidumping duties on entries for which Aegis acted as surety.
Represented the US domestic industry on EAPA investigations to address evasion of the AD/CVD orders.
Advising a range of companies and industries on the export control and sanctions aspects related to the new tariff and Executive Order developments under the Trump Administration, including application of IEEPA-based tariffs in response to fentanyl and immigration policy concerns and broad-based 'reciprocal' tariffs.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Michael Taylor; Christine Savage; Stephen Orava
Other key lawyers
Patrick Togni; Jeffrey Telep